MMP Ep 31: Mom Guilt

An episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast

By Jessica Gaertner

Tune in weekly as we offer a podcast that focuses on information, insights, and interviews to empower, educate, and entertain modern mamas (and dads!) like you. We'll be discussing through open dialogue, in an entirely nonjudgmental space, all things fertility, pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum, and child-rearing with a focus on holistic care, functional fitness, and deep nourishment for you and your kiddos.

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In this episode, Laura sits down with Danielle Ryan Broida, Regstered Herbalist (AHG) and Holistic Nutritionist, who is the National Educator at Four Sigmatic. As you know, we've been working with Four Sigmatic for a long time now and believe strongly in the incredibly effectiveness of their mushroom elixirs. Now, Danielle is here to share everything you could want to know about harnessing the powers of the mushroom kingdom. She shares her passion for our mushroom friends, tells her story, and answers your questions about this serious super kingdom. Don't miss it!
Registered Herbalist (AHG) and Holistic Nutritionist, Danielle has found her calling as an Instructor of Mycology at Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism, and National Educator at Four Sigmatic. Danielle brings her passion and expertise in herbal medicine, clinical practice, teaching, formulation, and her deep love for fungi, to the Everyday Magic™ of Four Sigmatic.
Links and Such:
Follow @danielleryanbroida and @foursigmatic on Instagram.
Order your magical mushrooms from (https://us.foursigmatic.com)
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Laura – @laura.radicalroots
Jess – @jess.holdthespace
Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess’ website – http://holdthespacewellness.com/

In this episode, Jess and Laura catchup on life, motherhood, and the importance of showing up for the ones we love even when it's HARD. This episode takes a deep turn, and we hope it might be as cathartic for you as it was for both of us. We also chat about finding our own rhythms, prioritizing and compartmentalizing self care, family life and work. If you love this one, let us know over on Instagram! We are so grateful for all of you.
Links and Such:
Register for the Modern Mamas Retreat HERE!
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Connect with us:
Modern Mamas – @modernmamaspodcast
Laura – @laura.radicalroots
Jess – @jess.holdthespace
Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess’ website – https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/

In this episode, Jess sits down with Juli Bauer of Paleomg, to chat one of our most requested topics - the decision to not have children. While many of our listeners are mamas or mamas to be, we have so many men and women following along who are still investigating the idea of motherhood, and it's important for us to honor that journey as an integral piece of our community! Juli shares her personal story, including how and why she arrived at her current decision, the conversation she had with her partner, how she navigates her friendships with the mamas in her life, managing societal expectations and so much more. She brings her classic humor, wit, and honesty to the table, and we are so excited to share this important episode with you all!
Juli Bauer is a wife and mama to french bulldog Jackson. Juli is the founder and owner of the blog PaleOMG, which has over 650 paleo friendly recipes. She’s a fashion icon with regular weekly fashion posts, workouts and travel tips. Juli is a New York Times’ bestselling author including, The Paleo Kitchen and Juli Bauer's Paleo Cookbook.
Links and Such:
Follow @paleomg on Instagram.
Connect with Juli on her website (www.paleomg.com)
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Connect with us:
Modern Mamas – @modernmamaspodcast
Laura – @laura.radicalroots
Jess – @jess.holdthespace
Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess’ website – https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/

In this episode, Laura sits down with Kaylyn Easton, founder of Chiavaye, to chat all things sex and intimacy in the postpartum period and beyond. She answers listener questions, and both Laura and Kaylyn share experiences and slowly but surely work to break down the taboos around this incredibly important conversation. Don't miss it!
Kaylyn is a former broadcast journalist, turned marketing exec, turned entrepreneur. Her personal, ongoing struggle with stage four endometriosis and open conversations she shared with real women discussing real sexual health concerns inspired Kaylyn to found Chiavaye {key-a-vay}, an all-natural, hypoallergenic, vegan personal moisturizer and lubricant tailored specifically to women facing healthcare challenges. The synthetic-free product has also been widely adopted by the holistic health community.
While Easton works daily to bring the business of Chiavaye to international markets, she is a passionate thought-leader, working to drive a comfortable conversation about personal care, largely based on her own health journey, and inspire mothers to serve a more powerful, transparent role in educating their daughters on sexual health.
Links and Such:
Follow @kaylyneaston and @chiavaye on Instagram.
Connect with Kaylyn on her website (www.chiavaye.com)
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Laura – @laura.radicalroots
Jess – @jess.holdthespace
Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess’ website – https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/

In this episode, Jess and Laura give all the juicy Modern Mamas Retreat details and catch up on the latest life happenings, including some epic camping experiences and what it's been like to navigate disconnecting when our work is all online. Enjoy!!
Links and Such:
Register for the Modern Mamas Retreat HERE!
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Laura – @laura.radicalroots
Jess – @jess.holdthespace
Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess’ website – https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/

In this episode, Jess sits down with Caroline Potter, NTP to chat all things adrenal fatigue. Not only do we dive into what adrenal fatigue is, how to determine if you might have it, and easy, simple, doable action to support your body through it, but we also answer YOUR listener questions about it as well! This episode thinks about adrenal fatigue outside of the traditional box, and focuses on how many women may be struggling through this condition postpartum and throughout the motherhood journey. Caroline shares her story, and how she's come out of the "fog" during her first postpartum period. It's a good one you guys.
Caroline Potter is wife, mama and the voice behind the brand Flourish (www.flourish-living.com) where she encourages women to cultivate conscious living, balance grace with gumption and make small changes to have a big impact on their health, joy and energy! Caroline is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and author of the cookbook, All American Paleo Table.
Links and Such:
Follow @caroline__potter on Instagram.
Connect with Caroline on her website (www.flourish-living.com)
Click HERE to become part of the adrenal collective, and deep dive into your health.
Click HERE for Caroline's FREE guide to overcoming adrenal fatigue naturally.
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Connect with us:
Modern Mamas – @modernmamaspodcast
Laura – @laura.radicalroots
Jess – @jess.holdthespace
Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess’ website – https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/

In this Q&A catchup episode, we share more details about our upcoming Modern Mamas Retreat in Santa Barbara, answer your questions as rapid-fire as we can, which isn't that rapid in reality, and wrap with some serious motherhood real talk. Want to join us in Santa Barbara? Stay tuned for registration details coming this week! And let us know in comments here or over on Instagram. Thank you for being a part of the Modern Mamas Community, friends. We are so grateful.
Links and Such:
Harry Potter Illustrated Books
Gruffalo
Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth
Everyone Poops
Elephant and Piggy
The Awakened Family
All About Sleep (episode 16)
Working Modern Mama (episode 38)
Mom Guilt (episode 31)
Want to come on our first ever retreat? Planning is in progress. Let us know in the Instagrampost for episode!
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Connect with us:
Modern Mamas – @modernmamaspodcast
Laura – @laura.radicalroots
Jess – @jess.holdthespace
Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess’ website – https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/

In this episode, Jess sits down with Dr. Lara Briden to chat about her incredible book, The Period Repair Manual, and answer ALL the listener questions! Not only do we deep dive into women's hormonal health, but we chat fertility, what's ACTUALLY happening during your cycle, hormonal acne, irregular periods, PCOS and SO.MUCH. MORE. This quick episode is basically a crash course in healthy cycles and it's one you will LOVE.
Dr. Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and the period revolutionary—leading the change to better periods. Informed by a strong science background and more than twenty years with patients, Lara is a passionate communicator about women's health and alternatives to hormonal birth control. Her book Period Repair Manual is a manifesto of natural treatment for better hormones and better periods and provides practical solutions using nutrition, supplements, and natural hormones. Now in its second edition, the book has been an underground sensation and has worked to quietly change the lives of tens of thousands of women. Lara divides her time between Christchurch, New Zealand and Sydney, Australia, where she has her consulting rooms. She's helped thousands of women find relief for period problems such as PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, and perimenopause.
Links and Such:
Follow @larabriden on Instagram.
Find Dr. Briden's book The Period Repair Manual HERE.
Vist https://www.larabriden.com to learn more!
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Connect with us:
Modern Mamas – @modernmamaspodcast
Laura – @laura.radicalroots
Jess – @jess.holdthespace
Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess’ website – https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/

In this episode, Laura sits down with Denise Wiesner to talk about intimacy, conception, fertility, and breaking down taboos around sex talk! She shares her many experiences with couple who after years of fertility struggles, were able to conceive through refocusing on intimacy and connection. She also shares many actionable tips we can all benefit from right now to bring intimacy and love back to our own lives. Don't miss this one! Let's talk about SEX.
Denise Wiesner is a Traditional Chinese medicine specialist and Author of the upcoming book , “Conceiving with Love.”
Wiesner shares how her multi-faceted approach, culled over 25 years of practice and including yoga, acupuncture and Tantra, has helped thousands of couples reconnect and ultimately conceive. Her methods have been proven for couples using both Western medicine, and those trying to conceive naturally. Wiesner uses acupuncture, herbs and lifestyle suggestions when she works with patients in person, and counsels patients worldwide to improve their fertility.
Links and Such:
Follow @denisewiesnerlacon Instagram.
Find Denise's Book Conceiving with Love HERE
Vist https://www.denisewiesner.com/moreto learn more!
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Laura – @laura.radicalroots
Jess – @jess.holdthespace
Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess’ website – https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/

In this episode, we share some big announcements including some bad news, followed by some really exciting news: we're hosting our first ever Modern Mamas Retreat in sunny Santa Barbara California in October! Who's in?? Tune in and let us know in comments over on Instagram. Thank you for being a part of the Modern Mamas Community.
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Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/
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In this episode, Jess sits down with Enneagram expert, Beth McCord to chat ALL things Enneagram. This is the perfect introductory episode to understanding what the Enneagram is, how it can be a powerful tool for self-awareness, relationship transformation, growth and development. We chat through all the numbers, and helpful tips on how to discover who YOU are. We even chat about how learning and knowing yourself and your partners, friends, children, etc. can transform the way you connect in your life with others, and allow you to move through the world with more compassion. Jess loved this episode so much, she is know working through Beth's coaching course - so you know it's a good one!
Your Enneagram Coach was founded by Beth McCord, an Enneagram speaker, coach and teacher for over 15 years.
Beth is passionate about coming alongside individuals and helping them re-write their story, allowing them to see that lasting change, meaningful relationships, and a life of deep purpose is possible. This passion is what drove her to create this community, a safe place for individuals to explore the Enneagram.
Links and Such:
Follow @yourenneagramcoach on Instagram. Visit
https://www.yourenneagramcoach.com to learn more!
Use the code DISCOVERINGYOU for 50% off the Discovering You Course!
Connect with us:
Modern Mamas – @modernmamaspodcast
Laura – @laura.radicalroots
Jess – @jess.holdthespace
Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess’ website – https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/
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In this episode, Jess sits down with Megan and Alex of Zesty Ginger to chat all things cycle syncing! This episode is full of amazing insight into what's happening during a woman's cycle, how to work WITH not against your cycle, and to embrace the natural rhythms, strengths, and needs of our feminine cycles. We chat about how you can adjust your movement, foods, tasks and supplements to feel your best, and work with your energy at every phase of the cycle. You will absolutely be blown away by this episode!
Alex (M.D.) and Megan (Health Coach & Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner) work with pre-menopausal women in an online group format. We focus on balancing hormones and supporting detoxification by teaching women to use the phases of their menstrual cycles to their advantage. The natural ebb and flow that happens to our hormones, organ systems, and bodies overall as women is there to renew and strengthen us. When we work with the natural cycles of our bodies, we allow ourselves to heal and recover on a level that few of us ever reach when we operate within the “rules” of the hectic modern world. Even the alternative medicine world has lost its connection to how the female body operates. Most protocols and health programs out there show no regard for the cycles that govern the flow of our bodies as women. By focusing on different activities, elixirs, foods and rituals each week of your cycle we can help the body to detoxify naturally.
Download their guide to cycle syncing HERE.
Join the PMS Project HERE and get 20% off your enrollment fee by using the code MODERNMAMAS.
Follow @zesty_ginger on Instagram.
Visit www.zestyginger.com for more!
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Jess - @jess.holdthespace
Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess' website - https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/

In this episode, we catch up on life's latest updates and dive deep into reflections after some very moving listener reviews. Laura updates on her latest van adventures and the reality of life with an almost two-year-old. Jess shares the latest in health, fitness, and empowerment. And we connect as usual in the midsts of the crazy fullness that is life. We are SO grateful that you are here, listening, and supporting this passion project of ours. Thank you for being a part of the Modern Mamas Community.
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Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/
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In this episode, Jess sits down with listener Melissa Nicolai, a budding novice organic gardener to chat all about how to create your own organic home garden from a layman's perspective. This episode is incredibly relatable, and a must for anyone dipping their toe into the topic of growing their own food. We not only cover doable, easy, actionable steps to create your own garden, but we delve into deeper topics concerning conventional gardening and farming, the overuse of glyphosate, and the larger global impact of growing your own food.
Melissa Nicolai lives in Southern California with her husband, Blake and 13 month old daughter Abigail. In an effort to holistically address some health concerns she began examining many areas of her life and discovered that one of the biggest ways to impact her health was making some adjustments to what she was eating. After reading Eating on the Wild Side by Jo Robinson she told her husband that she wanted to start an organic garden in the backyard and start growing her own food.
Links and Such:
Find Melissa on Instagram @rooted.in.grace
Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Catalog
Eating on the Wild Side
The Old Farmer's Almanac 2019
Connect with us:
Modern Mamas – @modernmamaspodcast
Laura – @laura.radicalroots
Jess – @jess.holdthespace
Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess’ website – https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/
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In this episode, Laura sits down for a chat with Caitlyn Collins, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Washington University in St. Louis. We deep dive into her research examining the production and consequences of social inequality in the US. There were tears, goosebumps, anger, and so so much enlightenment. This is a conversation EVERYONE should hear, eliciting emotions that will create change. Don't miss it, friends! And please spread the word.
Caitlyn is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Washington University in St. Louis. Her research examines the production and consequences of social inequality. Caitlyn uses qualitative methods to understand gender inequality in the workplace and in family life.
Her current project is a cross-national interview study of 135 working mothers in Sweden, Germany, Italy, and the United States. These four countries offer distinct policy approaches to reconciling work-family conflict. She examines how different ideals of gender, motherhood, and employment are embedded in these policies, and how they shape the daily lives of working mothers in these countries.
Her book based on this research called Making Motherhood Work: How Women Manage Careers and Caregiving was recently published by Princeton University Press.
Caitlyn is a 2019 Nancy Weiss Malkiel Scholar (Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation) and a 2018 Work and Family Researchers Network Early Career Fellow. She earned her PhD in Sociology from The University of Texas at Austin and her BA in Sociology from Whitman College. Her research is supported by organizations including the National Science Foundation, American Association of University Women, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), and the Swedish Council of America.
Links and Such:
Caitlyn's website: https://caitlyncollins.com/
Find Caitlyn on twitter: @caitymcollins
Caitlyn’s op-ed in the New York Times: The Real Mommy War is Against the State
Find Caitlyn's book HERE
Find her Slate Photo Essay: Americans Love Seeing Swedish Dads Out With Their Kids (This is a Problem) HERE
Connect with us:
Modern Mamas – @modernmamaspodcast
Laura – @laura.radicalroots
Jess – @jess.holdthespace
Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess’ website – https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/
Support the podcast by shopping our favorite products!
15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: modernmamas
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In this episode, we go long on life's latest happenings. Laura gets a chance to process her cross country van trek so far, and shares her biggest revelations and favorite places from the trip. Jess gets emotional about Mother's Day and the bittersweet nature of it all, as well as gives an update on some health issues. This is a good ol' fashioned reconnection - heart pouring, tears present, and so VERY Laura and Jess. Don't miss it, friends! We are so grateful for you.
Links and Such:
Join us in Costa Rica!
Mustache Mesa Podcast
Van YouTube channelO
Connect with us:
Modern Mamas - @modernmamaspodcast
Laura - @laura.radicalroots
Jess - @jess.holdthespace
Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess' website - https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/
Sponsors:
Grab your favorite Beekeeper's Naturals' products HERE. You can get 15% off and support the podcast with the code: modernmamas. Stay buzzin' friends!
Don't forget, we've also partnered up with Four Sigmatic, makers of the best shrooms to bring you a great deal! Get 15% off any order with code: modernmamas. Happy shrooming!
Any thoughts or comments? Leave them below. We love hearing from you. Please subscribe, rate, and review! We're so glad to have you as a part of our community!

In this episode, Jess sits down for a chat with Shelby Leppin MSN, RN, PMHNP to discuss strategies around mental health. We go deep into the stigma around mental healthcare, medication, and the increased presence of illness like anxiety and depression. We chat about mental health throughout the motherhood transition, actionable steps to take in order to support yourself, and everything in between. This is a GOOD one you guys.
Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE!
Shelby has a Master's degree in nursing with a specialty in mental health. She works as a nurse practitioner treating patients with depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, and other mental health disorders from a holistic perspective. She also runs a wellness business at shelbyleppin.com in which she empowers individuals to take charge of their health. She's married with 5 children ages 10 (twins), 9, 7, and 1.
Links and Such:
Shelby's website: www.shelbyleppin.com
Find Shelby on Instagram HERE.
Find a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner near you HERE.
Connect with us:
Modern Mamas – @modernmamaspodcast
Laura – @laura.radicalroots
Jess – @jess.holdthespace
Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess’ website – https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/
Grab your favorite Beekeeper's Naturals' products HERE. You can get 15% off and support the podcast with the code: modernmamas. Stay buzzin' friends!
Don’t forget, we’ve also partnered up with Four Sigmatic, makers of the best shrooms to bring you a great deal! Get 15% off any order with code: modernmamas. Happy shrooming!

In this episode, Laura sits down for a chat with Carly, founder of Beekeeper’s Naturals. Carly shares all the details behind her entrepreneurial journey, from Goldman Sachs to harnessing the magic of bees. She also shares the nitty gritty into why bee products are so powerful, how they changed her health, and what we can use them for to improve daily quality of life and overall holistic health. Don’t miss this one!
Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE!
As founder and CEO of the wellness brand Beekeeper’s Naturals, Carly’s mission is to improve the health of humans and bees alike, which is why she left her job on the trading floor at Goldman Sachs to launch Beekeeper’s Naturals full-time in 2016.
Beekeeper’s Naturals is an innovative wellness company developing nutraceutical products from healing plant-based ingredients and the powerful hive superfoods—like royal jelly, propolis, and bee pollen. Carly and her team use scientific rigor to craft all-natural products that deliver powerful and effective solutions to everyday health issues—like brain fog, stress support, and immunity.
As a beekeeper and a tireless advocate for the preservation of the waning global bee population, Carly is dedicated to using her company as a platform to make a difference and raise awareness for the bee cause. Carly was recently recognized as a game-changing entrepreneur on the 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
Links and Such:
Beekeeper’s Naturals’ website*: www.beekeepersnaturals.com/modernmamas
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Beekeeper’s Naturals on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beekeepers_naturals/
Beekeeper’s Naturals on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeekeepersNaturals/
Connect with us:
Modern Mamas – @modernmamaspodcast
Laura – @laura.radicalroots
Jess – @jess.holdthespace
Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess’ website – https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/
Don’t forget, we’ve also partnered up with Four Sigmatic, makers of the best shrooms to bring you a great deal! Get 15% off any order with code: modernmamas. Happy shrooming!

In this episode, Jess and Laura sit down IN PERSON for a very very special 100th episode coming at you from our weekend spent connecting, exploring, and enjoying each other in Austin, Texas! We offer very important updates you won't hear anywhere else, give a rundown of Paleofx, including some things that might be a little controversial, and answer your questions, which cover everything from keeping sex alive in our relationships to our biggest dreams for this podcast. Don't miss it, friends! We are so grateful for you.
Links and Such:
Join us in Costa Rica!
Bonafide Provisions
Wild Zora
Wylde chicken chips
Lavva yogurt
Us Wellness Meats
Outward Bound
Gorgia Grinders
Pink Stork
YouTube Van Adventures: Sex and Climate Control
Enneagram
Connect with us:
Modern Mamas - @modernmamaspodcast
Laura - @laura.radicalroots
Jess - @jess.holdthespace
Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess' website - https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/
Don't forget, we've also partnered up with Four Sigmatic, makers of the best shrooms to bring you a great deal! Get 15% off any order with code: modernmamas. Happy shrooming!
Any thoughts or comments? Leave them below. We love hearing from you. Please subscribe, rate, and review! We're so glad to have you as a part of our community!

In this episode, Jess sits down with the effervescent Cassy Joy Garcia of Fed & Fit to chat ALL THE THINGS. We last had Cassy on when she was pregnant with her daughter Graysen, and now that little peanut is over a year old! We catch up with Cassy, chat how she balances serious work and motherhood, how she prioritizes the health of her and her family without guilt, and so much more! We also chat Cassy's latest INSANELY needed project, her brand new book, Cook Once, Eat All Week: 26 weeks of gluten-free affordable meal prep to preserve your time and sanity, and you guys...it's incredible. For anyone out there struggling with balance, how to feed yourself and your family nutritious meals without spending hours in the kitchen every week..this book is for you - tune in to one of the most fun episodes we've recorded in a while, simply due to Cassy's infectious energy!
Links and Such:
Grab your copy of Cook Once, Eat All Week HERE!
Connect with Cassy on Instagram @fedandfit
Cassy's website: www.fedandfit.com
Do you want to join us in Costa Rica? Learn more HERE!
Connect with us:
Modern Mamas – @modernmamaspodcast
Laura – @laura.radicalroots
Jess – @jess.holdthespace
Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess’ website – https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/
We are SO EXCITED to share that Bee Keeper’s Naturals has come on to support the Modern Mamas Podcast. They are a wonderful company with incredibly effective products made from harnessing the power of the beehive to share a line of effective supplements and remedies to solve modern health challenges naturally. They are offering our listeners a great deal! Get 15% off your order with code: modernmamas!
Don’t forget, we’ve also partnered up with Four Sigmatic, makers of the best shrooms to bring you a great deal! Get 15% off any order with code: modernmamas. Happy shrooming!

In this episode, Jess sits down with Laura and Kelsey to chat all about their new Intuitive Living Online Course. Kelsey and Laura each dive into their own journeys to finding intuitive eating, movement, and mindset practices. They share what it means to eat, move, and live more in tune with the body and mind, and simple steps we can all do to get there. This is an important episode for everyone!
Links and Such:
Do you want to join us in Costa Rica? Learn more HERE!
Intuitively YOU website: www.intuitively-you.com
Laura’s website: myradicalroots.com
Kelsey’s website: livingraw.com
Connect with us:
Modern Mamas – @modernmamaspodcast
Laura – @laura.radicalroots
Jess – @jess.holdthespace
Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess’ website – https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/
We are SO EXCITED to share that Bee Keeper’s Naturals has come on to support the Modern Mamas Podcast. They are a wonderful company with incredibly effective products made from harnessing the power of the beehive to share a line of effective supplements and remedies to solve modern health challenges naturally. They are offering our listeners a great deal! Get 15% off your order with code: modernmamas!
Don’t forget, we’ve also partnered up with Four Sigmatic, makers of the best shrooms to bring you a great deal! Get 15% off any order with code: modernmamas. Happy shrooming!

"Guest Interview - Tamara Iglesias on raising empowered children"
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In this episode, Laura sits down for a chat with Tamara Iglesias. They deep dive into all things Conscious Parenting, raising empowered kiddos, treating our little ones as whole beings, and more. There were tears, lots of goosebumps, and such incredible insight from an amazing mother and human, who's dedicated her life to empowering families to live full, happy, connected lives. This is a very special episode for anyone who interacts with little ones. Don't miss it!
Tamara Iglesias is the Founder of Wellynest, a conscious parenting company, dedicated to raising whole beings from the very beginning. Coaching mothers and fathers alike, Tamara helps empower families to live happy and nourished lives.
Her mission is to shift the way we raise our children by parenting from a place of respect, while creating trust and healthy boundaries. When parents are supported to use conscious words, act with intention and slow down to spend quality time, children can development into fully-realized, emotionally healthy adults, allowing the entire family to thrive.
Links and Such:
Tamara's website: www.wellynest.com
Virtual Conscious Parenting Course: http://www.wellynest.com/consciousparenting
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellynest/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellynest/
5% off all services & programs use code: MODERNMAMAS: http://www.wellynest.com/services-1
Connect with us:
Modern Mamas - @modernmamaspodcast
Laura - @laura.radicalroots
Jess - @jess.holdthespace
Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess' website - https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/
Don't forget, we've also partnered up with two amazing companies, each creating products to not just heal from the inside out, but to help us thrive on a daily basis. Four Sigmatic, makers of the best medicinal mushroom products, and Bee Keeper's Naturals, makers of the most deeply nourishing honey goods, are each offering our listeners an awesome deal! Get 15% off any order at each site with code: modernmamas. Cheers to your health and wellbeing!

In this episode, Jess sits down with friend and podcaster, Jeanette Tapley to get an extremely personal and intimate recap of what it was like to go through international adoption. Jeanette shares everything from the nitty gritty details of cost and process, to emotions, transition, and everything in between. This is one family's journey to adoption, and a great resource if adoption is on your heart but your not sure how to move forward!
Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE!
Jeanette Tapley is a wife to Jesse Tapley of almost 14 years. Mother to Zeke, Titus and Zoe. She loves talking to friends and laughing loudly, advocating for adoption, and a nice cup of coffee. Jeanette is the host of the IT’S TIME FOR COFFEE podcast where she interviews friends new and old in hopes of connecting others and meeting her friends right where they are. Her passion lies in other women finding themselves in a less lonely state knowing they have friends and others around them in the same stages of life. At 32 years old she is coming into the understanding that God made her just the way she is…If He wanted her any differently then He would’ve made her that way! Jeanette longs to be a friend to all and enjoys bringing others together.
Links and Such:
Connect with Jeanette on her website: https://itstimeforcoffeepod.com
Connect on Instagram at @jeanettetapley
Connect with us:
Modern Mamas - @modernmamaspodcast
Laura - @laura.radicalroots
Jess - @jess.holdthespace
Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess' website - https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/

Did you hear? 18 special friends get to join us for an incredible 5 days of rest, beaching, relaxation, connection, movement, and adventure in Costa Rica. Want to learn more? Check out trip details HERE!
In this episode, we also share meet up dates for 2019 along with the ins and outs of our lives right now, including some insights and feelings neither of us has shared publicly before. In short, this episode is a GOOD ONE.
Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE!
Links and Such:
Beautycounter
Join us in Costa Rica
Intuitively YOU
Laura's Postpartum Programming
Don't forget, we're on Instagram!
Connect with us:
Podcast Instagram - @modernmamaspodcast
Laura - @laura.radicalroots
Jess - @jess.holdthespace
Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess' website - https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/
Email: modernmamaspodcast@gmail.com
Any thoughts or comments? Leave them below. We love hearing from you and would LOVE to answer more of your questions. Send them to modernmamaspodcast@gmail.com!

In this episode, Laura sits down with Marianne, Babies Natural Development Expert, to chat all about her work in the world of baby development. She talks about what she's seen, how she followed her passion, and how movement can impact behavior in our little ones. Plus she answers your listener questions! Don't miss it!
Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE!
Marianne Hermsen-van Wanrooy, born in Venlo, the Netherlands 1951, completed her four year Physiotherapy training in her home country in 1974. She specialized in Neuro-Pediatrics ever since, until she stopped practicing physiotherapy in 2007. Marianne wrote and published her first book ‘Babymoves’ in 2002 and her second book ‘Babymoves for the child with special needs’ in 2007. Marianne's work currently involves sharing her knowledge through her books, teaching and public speaking worldwide. She is also busy researching and learning more about children’s development in today’s society, and how she can help better the equipment available and improve common child rearing practices.
Links and Such:
Connect with Marianne on her website: http://www.babymoves.co.nz/
Baby Moves
Veer Cruiser Wagon
Connect with us:
Modern Mamas - @modernmamaspodcast
Laura - @laura.radicalroots
Jess - @jess.holdthespace
Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess' website - https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/

"Guest Interview: Introduction to Meditation with Arden Martin"
In this episode, Jess sits down with Arden Martin of The Spring Meditation to talk about how she, as a busy new mom uses meditation to enhance her life, her presence, her energy, and so much more. This episode deep dives into the specifics around Vedic meditation, and how you really can make it work for you, even if you've tried unsuccessfully before!
Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE!
Arden learned to meditate while working as an elementary school teacher in New York City. Her days were long, demanding, and turbulent, and the practice allowed her to stay calm in the chaos. Since learning to meditate, Arden has experienced more self-love, confidence, and clarity than she ever thought possible. After decades of sinus issues, hormonal imbalances, and trouble sleeping, Arden's physical health is also better than ever. Although her life always looked good on the outside, meditation has empowered her to finally feel good on the inside. She teaches meditation to help others uncover their best selves. Arden is the co-founder of The Spring Meditation studio in Soho NYC. She also works with Beautycounter as a consultant and is a new mama to her four-month-old Jesse
Links and Such:
Connect with Arden @ardenmartin
Visit @thespringmeditation
The Spring Meditation Studio
Connect with us:
Laura - @laura.radicalroots
Jess - @jess.holdthespace
Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess' website - https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/
Thank you for being here, friends! It means the world to us.

In this episode, Laura sits down with Meg Reburn co-creator of the long anticipated online program, Baby Making & Beyond and it was such a good one! Meg, along wither her co-creator Liz Wolfe, has worked tirelessly to bring you the most up-to-date, revolutionary resource to guide you through all phases of the pre-conception, fertility, pregnancy, and parenthood journey. This talk deep dives into what the program is about as Meg reveals so much of the incredible information that you'll find in the program only - all based off years of intense and continued research. This isn't your typical, eat this type of diet, and exercise program friends, it's the blood, sweat, and tears of some amazing humans that went the extra mile to provide a timeless resources for women, and we are so excited to help her launch it to the world!
Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE!
Meghanne Reburn hails from the great white north and hangs her hat in British Columbia Canada. She is a Registered Midwife, educator, Women’s wellness coach, co-founder of Baby Making and Beyond, writer and former faculty member at Mount Royal University. Meghanne has a Bachelor of Science in Health with honors in midwifery and has a special interest in both functional nutrition and women’s hormone balance. Meghanne works with women both as a midwife and wellness coach. She likes to call her style of practice an ‘Evolutionary Approach’, believing that the body has innate wisdom to care for and balance itself given the proper time, attention and care. When not busy with work, Meg creates space to do the things that she enjoys. These days that takes the form of long distance trail running, swimming across big scary lakes, rock climbing and general “mountain adventuring”. It’s her jam to help women find their healthy balance so they can get feel great and do more of what makes their hearts sing
Links and Such:
Learn More about the Baby Making and Beyond program HERE.
Buy the Baby Making and Beyond program HERE.
Seeking Health Prenatal Protein
Connect with us:
Modern Mamas Instagram - @modernmamaspodcast
Laura - @laura.radicalroots
Jess - @jess.holdthespace
Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess' website - https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/
Email: modernmamaspodcast@gmail.com
Any thoughts or comments? Leave a review! We love hearing from you. Please subscribe, rate, and review! We're so glad to have you as a part of our community!

It's been a while, so we decided to jump on for a quick chat. Turns out we had a LOT to say. We talk about the chaos that was February, bodies, bellies, emotions, life pressure, child wisdom, and the highs and lows of 2019 so far. but don't worry, we wrap with the things we're most looking forward to in the magical month of March. Turns out we had a lot to say in this quick catch up, and we hope you enjoy. As always, thanks for holding the space for us to share, friends. We are SO grateful for you.
Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE!
Links and Such:
Laura's post sickness share on IG
The Wild Flours
Jess' stomach post on IG
We're on Instagram!
Connect with us:
Podcast Instagram - @modernmamaspodcast
Laura - @laura.radicalroots
Jess - @jess.holdthespace
Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess' website - https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/
Email: modernmamaspodcast@gmail.com

"Guest Interview: Liz Wolfe on Baby Making & Beyond (Part One)"
In this episode, Jess sits down Liz Wolfe co-creator of her long anticipated online program, Baby Making & Beyond and it was EPIC! Liz and Meg (who will be on next!) have worked tirelessly to bring you the most up-to-date, revolutionary resource to guide you through all phases of the pre-conception, fertility, pregnancy, and parenthood journey. Our talk deep dives into what the program is about, and Liz even reveals some NEW information that you'll find in the program only - all based off years of intense and continued research. This isn't your typical, eat this type of diet, and exercise program friends, it's the blood, sweat, and tears of some amazing humans that went the extra mile to provide a timeless resources for women, and I'm so excited to help her launch it to the world!
Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE!
Liz Wolfe is a health & wellness writer and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) with a passion for real food, safe skin care, and healthy babies and families. Her work includes the Wall Street Journal Bestseller Eat the Yolks and the Purely Primal Skincare Guide, and she co-created the online pregnancy & parenthood community Baby Making and Beyond, set to launch this year. She blogs at RealFoodLiz.com and co-hosts the Balanced Bites Podcast. In her spare time, she chases her rambunctious toddler in her new lake front community.
Links and Such:
Learn More about the Baby Making and Beyond program HERE.
Buy the Baby Making and Beyond program HERE.
Read Eat the Yolks HERE.
Where to find Liz:
https://realfoodliz.com
@realfoodliz on Instagram
Connect with us:
Laura - @laura.radicalroots
Jess - @jess.holdthespace
Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess' website - https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/
Thank you for being here, friends! It means the world to us.

"Guest Interview: Cooking with Kids with Heather England"
In this episode, Jess sits down Heather Englund of Fit Mama Real Food all about how to get our kiddos involved in the cooking process and what that means for developing a healthy relationship with food in the future! We chat her top tips which are simple, actionable, and have been so instrumental in our own lives helping to keep our kiddos interested and sharing in the joy of preparing food!
Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE!
Heather Englund is the healthy living blogger behind fitmamarealfood.com and the host of the podcast Fit Mama Real Food Radio where she dives into all things food, fitness, motherhood and mindset. She is a wife to Jacob and mom to Hunter 6, Zoe 4, Nova 2 and Holland 7 months. It is most definitely not quiet in her house!
Heather is an AFAA certified group fitness instructor with countless group fitness specialties under her belt, including Les Mills and YogaFit. She finds so much joy making movement fun for people and seeing the transformations it can have when women take time to focus on themselves.
In 2008 she started her journey towards finding how to truly nourish herself through food and fitness and began sharing that on her blog. It wasn’t a straight shot to where she is now, but eventually she landed in a healthy and happy relationship with real food as the focus. During that time she launched into her side job as a group fitness instructor and began diving deeper into understanding nutrition.
In 2012 when her first was born she left her career in HR and dove straight into motherhood. An epic and surprising journey! At the core, Heather believes that real food can be delicious and nourishing to the body and soul. She is passionate about feeding her family well, bringing her kids into the kitchen with her, teaching them not only how to cook, but also about the importance of what we put into our bodies.
Where to find Heather:
http://www.fitmamarealfood.com
@fitmamarealfood on Instagram
Connect with us:
Laura - @laura.radicalroots
Jess - @jess.holdthespace
Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess' website - https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/
Thank you for being here, friends! It means the world to us.

"Guest Interview: Navigating Challenging Behaviors in Toddlers with Michelle Carlson
In this episode, Jess sits down with Michelle Carlson of Peace and Parenting to chat all about how to navigate trouble behaviors in toddlers while remaining respectful and cooperative. This episode was so incredibly insightful with regards to hitting, biting, talking back, and other common and normal behaviors in our kiddos! Michelle chats strategies to stay engaged, present, and calm while parenting through these challenging behaviors!
Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE!
Michelle lives in Los Angeles with her two girls 9 and 12. Before becoming a Hand in Hand certified instructor in 2015, she worked for 12 years in public schools as a teacher and counselor. She also served as an adjunct professor in the Department of Education instructing in the teacher credentialing program. None of which prepared her to be a mom. After years of consequences, bribes and star charts she found Hand in Hand parenting, created by Patty Wipfler. It reshaped the relationship she shares with her daughters, and she credits it with changing her life.
She is passionate about helping others find their way through the murky business of being a connected parent. She loves leading groups and finds the dynamic transformative. Michelle also strongly believes that listening partnerships are the cornerstone to moving through difficulties.
Michelle has helped herself and others make meaningful connections, work on sibling rivalry, and alleviate school problems. Aggression, fears, withdrawnness and sleep are just some of the struggles she has shared and helped others rectify.
She holds a Master’s Degree in Education speaks fluent Spanish, has been trained as a Council in Schools Facilitator and an ADL Trainer fighting against bias of all types on school campuses.
Where to find Michelle:
michelle@peaceandparentingla.com
http://www.peaceandparentingla.com
@peaceandparenting on Instagram
Connect with us:
Laura - @laura.radicalroots
Jess - @jess.holdthespace
Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess' website - https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/
Thank you for being here, friends! It means the world to us.

We are SO EXCITED to share that Four Sigmatic has come on to support the Modern Mamas Podcast and to bring you guys a great deal! You can now get 15% off your Four Sigmatic order with code: modernmamas. If you've been following along, you know that I am loving the impact these deeply medicinal real food supplements have had on my life, and I can't wait to hear what you think too. Happy shrooming, friends ♡
In this week's catchup episode, Laura and Jess sit down for a much needed chat. They recap an amazing trip to Florida, share life updates, give hints on what's to come in 2019, and even give some of the not so fun nitty gritty of "making it" on social media (hello dick pics and trolls). We are SO excited for an incredible year ahead. Thank you for being a part of the Modern Mamas Family!
Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE!
Links and Such:
Santa Cruz Meetup details
Aptos Village Creative
Laura's YouTube channel
We're on Instagram!
Connect with us:
Podcast Instagram - @modernmamaspodcast
Laura - @laura.radicalroots
Jess - @jess.holdthespace
Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/
Jess' website - https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/
Email: modernmamaspodcast@gmail.com
Any thoughts or comments? Leave them below. We love hearing from you and would LOVE to answer more of your questions. Send them to modernmamaspodcast@gmail.com!

In this episode, Laura sits down with Lisa to chat all about why our period is actually a wonderful indicator of health and an incredible tool we can use as women to take power over our health care. Lisa answers your listener questions about contraceptives, fertility, postpartum periods, and so much more. Don't miss it!
Full show notes HERE!

In this episode, Laura sits down to chat with Emma and Sharon, authors of Beyond the Egg Timer. These two wonderful women have written an inspirational book for women in their mid-thirties or older, who are contemplating motherhood or trying to conceive and finding that it's taking longer than they would like. Both Emma and Sharon have struggled with this issue themselves, and saw a need existed for this kind of book, so they set to work creating Beyond the Egg Timer to help other women. They each share birth stories, and we chat fertility, choosing to wait, and destigmatization of pregnancy post 35. Don't miss it!
Full episode notes: HERE.

This episode, Jess sits down with Megan Garcia to talk all things breastfeeding! We deep dive into navigating allergens, diet related issues, milk transitions, and so much more! It's one you definitely won't want to miss!

In this amazing episode, Jess sits down with the incredibly smart, Holly Grigg-Spall, author of Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Got Hooked on Hormonal Birth Control, to discuss all things fertility awareness, including our favorite fertility tracker, the Daysy. This episode is chock full of mind-blowing insights about women's health and how its affected by hormonal birth control, and what we can do to take back our power and change our health!

In this episode, Jess and Laura sit down with Kiersten Peterson of Vibrant Life Army Wife, as she shares her story of her two miscarriages. Kiersten is opening up and starting a dialogue about a topic that has for so long been considered taboo, and in doing so she is supporting so many women along the way. We are so grateful to have her join us for this very emotional and meaningful episode. Please note that the episode does focus on miscarriage, so if you are not in a place to listen to this topic, save this one for a later date.
Find full show notes HERE.

In this episode, Laura sits down with Diane to chat all about keto, hormones, real food, ditching the diet dogma, and the empowerment that can come from giving keto a try. This is a really great episode that might even surprise you. Don't miss it!

In this week's catchup episode, Laura and Jess sit down for another fun chat. We recap our Christmas celebrations, reflect on the magic that was 2018, and give hints at what is to come in the New Year. We also share our words for 2019 and our goals for the podcast. Hope you love this one as much as we loved recording. Thank you for being a part of the Modern Mamas Family!

TW: this episode contains discussion about miscarriage and loss.
In this episode, Laura sits down for a wisdom filled chat with Eliza Parker all about how birth experience can impact sleep, crying, and behavior in our littles. We share real life stories, talk about signs to look for, and actionable ways to help your little (and you) process birth experiences. This episode is fascinating!

In this episode, Jess sits down with Interior Designer and Integrative Nutritional Health Coach, Anne Garland to chat all of the ways to create a non-toxic living space. We talk about some of the BIG changes you can make, but also how to slowly and cost-effectively go about creating a cleaner home. This episode was so amazing!

In this week's catchup episode, Laura and Jess sit down for another fun chat. We catchup on all things life, vanning, current projects, work flow, family, and HOLIDAYS. Listen in for our favorite traditions, old and new, and to hear about how we navigate gift giving and the chaos of the season. Hope you love this one as much as we loved recording. Thank you for being a part of the Modern Mamas Family!

In this episode, Laura sits down with Ali Miller, RD, LD, CDE to talk all about how our food can directly impact our mood! We chat about how stress can cause imbalance in the body, what we can do about it, foods to avoid, foods to work in, and much more. Don't miss it!

In this episode, Jess chats with the lovely Megan Garcia for part two of our series on adaptogens. We learn about what they are and how to use them in specific situations, as well as answer your listener questions! Can't wait for you to hear this one!

In this episode, Laura sits down with Cristina Curp of the Castaway Kitchen. We get real about motherhood, living with autoimmunity, self love, life as a blogger, and the incredible impact of headspace to heal. This one is good one!

In this week's catchup episode, Laura and Jess sit down for another fun chat. We love these episodes and getting a chance to connect with each other and YOU! In this episode, we provide life updates: Laura shares about closure in so many components of the current big life transitions, Jess shares about her emotions post career shift and how she is finding her rhythm, and we answer your questions about night weaning, taking the leap towards a big life change, and more. If you love these episodes, PLEASE subscribe, rate, and review. It means the world to us. Thank you for being a part of the Modern Mamas Family!

In this episode, Jess sits down with Dr. Carrie Jones, expert on women's health and hormones, to chat all things postpartum hormones. We deep dive into what's happening in pregnancy, and how our hormones change starting immediately postpartum. Not only do we walk through these changes and how they affect us, but we talk about breastfeeding, postpartum depression, and how to support your hormones post baby. We also answer listener questions all about the DUTCH test, which is the gold standard for hormone testing, and how and when it can be used postpartum to help gauge your hormonal health. This was a GREAT one friends!

*Content Warning* - this episode dives into the topic of pregnancy and infant loss, so please take note if this might be triggering for you*
In this episode, Laura sits down in person with one of her closest friends, Nicole Peyton, to talk about her new project: the Birth Project! The Birth Project is Nicole's passion project; it's a safe space for women to share every kind of birth story, a place for us to go to see that all birth is natural, that all birth is beautiful, that all birth is empowering, no matter how the journey unfolds. We also talk about pregnancy and infant loss and the incredible women who have shared their stories to help others know they are not alone. Don't miss this one!

In this week's catchup episode, Laura and Jess sit down for a much needed chat. We provide life updates, Laura shares a bit about van life transition, and we answer your questions about marriage, choosing a pediatrician, "morning" (all day) sickness, and more. If you love these episodes, PLEASE subscribe, rate, and review. It means the world to us. Thank you for being a part of the Modern Mamas Family!

In this episode, Laura sits down with Kristen Roberts to chat all things entrepreneur life in the "boys' club of law, her infertility struggles, pregnancy, and how she's set up her business to run strong while she spends time with baby Billie in those early weeks. Kristen is an empowered, inspiring mama with so much to share. Don't miss it; This one is good one!

In another short and sweet catchup episode, Laura and Jess sit down for a much needed chat. We provide life updates, share how we each got to places in our lives that we only dreamed about even just a year ago, and answered a listener question all about asking for alone time without guilt. Don't miss this one!

In this episode, Laura sits down with Todd, CEO of Dry Farm Wine (get a bottle for a penny!) for an awesome discussion about the hidden secrets the wine industry doesn't want you to know, the reasons Dry Farm Wine is different, the magic of sharing a glass with the ones we love, and the reasons why you can sip wine and still maintain a healthy life: mind, body, and soul.

In this episode, Jess sits down with Dr. Jess Peatross to chat safer CBD oil use. We deep dive into the common myths and misconceptions surrounding CBD oil use. Talk about everything from legality to it's use to relieve specific symptoms, and uses during periods of time like pregnancy and breastfeeding. We answer ALL the listener questions, so don't miss this one if you've ever been curious about CBD oil!

In this short and sweet catchup episode, Laura and Jess sit down for a much needed chat. Jess shares about her recent move and big life transition, and in an unexpected twist, Laura shares the details of the big change that's been hinted at for months. Don't miss this one!

In this episode, Laura sits down with Noelle Tarr. We get real about motherhood, work life balance, self love, and the much under discussed postpartum period. Get ready for some real talk in this episode, friends!

In this episode, Jess sits down with Meg Reburn, midwife, to answer ALL the listener questions. We tackle everything from VBACs, pushing during labor, emotional support postpartum, and birth as a trigger for sexual trauma. Don't miss it!

In this episode, Laura sits down with Lily Nichols to tackle your postpartum nutrition questions! From eating for milk supply and which macronutrients are most important postpartum, to intermittent fasting and supporting our bodies through weaning. This episode is loaded with insight! Don't miss it .

In one of the deepest and most emotionally intimate episodes in a long time, Jess and Laura sit down for an important catchup episode. We talk all things life, transition, sleep, empowerment, and shame. Jess shares all about her current life transitions, and Laura gives the emotional and intimate details of what she learned when her family tried gentle sleep coaching with Evie. We unexpectedly dive into the guilt and shame mamas face on a daily basis and the power that comes from tuning in rather than out. Don't miss this one!

In this episode, Jess sits down with Dr. Jacyln Chasse, founder of Perfect Fertility to discuss all things male fertility. We talk about the process of fertilization, incidence of male infertility during the conception journey, and how to optimize male fertility in a few simple and straightforward ways. This one is for those who are in the pre-conception, conception, and postpartum phases alike!

In this episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Laura sits down with Amy Upchurch, mama of five and founder of Pink Stork, to talk all about the empowerment that can come through struggle and the immense importance of nourishing supplementation during preconception and beyond!

In another much needed catchup episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Jess and Laura sit for an uninterrupted hour of sharing LOTS OF updates on travel, work, moves, and more. We also answer YOUR questions, including how to navigate dealing with the unsupportive family in your life when it comes to decisions regarding food for your littles, and we tackle the struggles of continuing a nursing relationship when going back to work. Don't miss it!

In this episode, Laura sits down for a wisdom filled chat with Eliza Parker on her 4th MMP appearance. We dive deep into a topic with little recognition but immense importance: BELLY CRAWLING! The why, how, when, and what all in one place. We even talk about how EVERYONE should give it a try no matter what age and the reasons why movement and emotion are so intertwined. Don't miss this one.

In this SUPER important episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Laura sits down with Dr. Elisa Song to talk all about holistic wellness for the most important ones in our lives: our littles! We chat about a mind, body, soul approach to health, dive into Dr. Elisa's 5 tips for raising health happy kiddos, and what you should have in your holistic medicine cabinet. This is an episode I know I'll come back to time and time again.

In this episode, Laura sits down with Autumn, co founder of Paleovalley (our first podcast sponsor!) for an awesome discussion about her journey to true health and self care (which included a wold tour with Jennifer Lopez), life as a mama, and what led her to create Paleovalley. We talk about life, self care, nutrition, empowerment, and so so much more.

In this much needed catchup episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Jess and Laura sit for a (mostly) uninterrupted hour of sharing updates, discussing what it means to choose happy, and answering YOUR questions, including how to navigate dealing with the unsupportive people in your life when it comes to parenting decisions and why we were' fat fueled (and our list of nourishing fat go-tos). Don't miss it.

In this episode, Laura sits down with Kezia for an awesome discussion about her life is mama to her Whole Food Diary family. WE talk about the process and impact of going plastic free now, and for our kiddos' generation, surviving weeks with a colicy babe (and what she did to resolve it), and how she introduced real food to her son, Clayton.

In this episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Laura sits down with Emily Schromm to talk all things fitness, nutrition (including the importance of fat), empowerment, and body awareness. We dive into why fitness doesn't need to happen in the gym, why listening to our body's innate wisdom and loving ourselves where we are now can make all the difference, and why putting positive energy into the world can be so powerful. Don't miss this one!

In this VERY special 1 year celebratory episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Liz Wolfe joins us for some long overdue catchup time. We talk life, parenthood, therapy, traditions, food, and Baby Making and Beyond. Don't miss it!

In this update episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Jess sits down with Suzanne Tucker, PT, owner and operator of the amazingly inspiring Generation Mindful. This episode is about so much--parenting from a place of connection and love, how to foster connection through play, and what mindfulness and emotional intelligence looks like in children. There are so many great tools mentioned in this episode to start creating a relationship based off positive discipline and connection from an early age. Not only do we talk tools, but we also talk about how changing a parenting dynamic comes from doing the work in our own lives FIRST. This is a great episode you will NOT want to miss!

In this update episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Laura and Jess catch up and reflect on their recent magical first-time face to face experience at the BeautycounterSummit. They also chat all things life, skincare, sun protection, supplementations, baby sleep, ditching parenting dogma, and preconception practices. We plan to do more frequent update episodes where we catch up and answer YOUR questions, so leave a comment below letting us know what you think or leave a question for us to answer on our next update episode!

In this episode Jess sits down Diane Sanfilippo, Certified Nutrition Consultant, Best Selling Author, Podcast Host Extraordinaire, and the wearer of many other impressive hats in the Health and Wellness world. This episode we speak to her knowledge on sugar and carbs (she is the author of The 21 Day Sugar Detox after all!), and we deep dive into LOADS of listener questions all about sugar and its relation to pregnancy, postpartum, nursing and more. You will NOT want to miss this one!

In this episode Jess sits down with Dr. Ben Lynch to discuss all things genetics, mutations, SNPs and how to support your unique genes through lifestyle choices. You won't want to miss all these amazing listener questions answered! This episode is a mind blowing 2 hours long--we talk through everything including what is epigenetics, vaccines, tongue ties, breastfeeding, and the really simple things we can do through our lifestyle choices to set ourselves and our families for optimal health, even with certain mutations!

In this overdue episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Laura and Jess sip wine and catch up on life, travel, current experiences in intuitive high fat, low carb eating, and baby sleep. Plus, we share the very exciting news that we get to hang in-person at this year's Beautycounter Summit! We plan to do more frequent update episodes where we catch up and answer YOUR questions, so leave a comment below letting us know what you think or leave a question for us to answer on our next update episode!

In this episode, Laura sits down with Dr. Sherri Lorraine for an interview FILLED with lightbulb moments. They dive into all things pelvic floor, from what you can do preconception and during pregnancy to help with pelvic floor recovery in the postpartum period, to rehabilitation tools, and plenty of sex talk. Just wait till you hear about the 30 second rule. If you have a pelvic floor (you do), this episode is for YOU!

In this episode, Jess sits down with Stephane Cahill of Cleaner Stephanie, one of her favorite mamas and fellow bloggers, to chat all things MONEY. You guys have asked for an episode on how we make eating healthy and LIFE work on a budget, and we delivered! We go through our personal finance stories, how we've both paid of debt and made moves in our financial lives by getting back to what's important, and knowing where our money is going. Both of us feel passionately that having a budget can mean freedom in so many ways, and we hope this inspires you!

In this episode, Laura sits down for an awesome chat with Leanne Vogle of Healthful Pursuit. They talk about life in an RV, finding food freedom, and knowing when enough is enough when it comes to society's unfair pressures. Leanne shares her journey to finding her perfect keto plan and how this has led her to support women all over the world on their own unique journeys.

In this episode, Jess sits down for a long awaited discussion all about herbs and adaptogens! We had so many listener questions about this topic, and we dive into the first segment all about uses in kiddos, pregnancy, and postpartum. What works, what doesn't, and how you should use them!

In this overdue episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Laura and Jess catch up on life, a teething babe, travel, sleep, money, and our current escapades in low carb, high fat eating. We plan to do more frequent update episodes where we catch up and answer YOUR questions, so leave a comment below letting us know what you think or leave a question for us to answer on our next update episode!

In this episode, Laura sits down with some of her best friends all the way in South Africa to chat about their current international travels, the tribe life, working and training from anywhere, the CrossFit Open, parenthood, outside pressures to fit a parenting "norm", discipline, van life, and SO MUCH MORE. Don't miss this awesome episode.

Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition and exercise. Her bestselling book, Real Food for Gestational Diabetes (and online course of the same name), presents a revolutionary nutrient-dense, lower carb diet for managing gestational diabetes. Her unique approach has not only helped tens of thousands of women manage their gestational diabetes (most without the need for blood sugar-lowering medication), but has also influenced nutrition policies internationally. Lily’s second book, Real Food for Pregnancy, outlines the problems with current prenatal nutrition guidelines and provides the evidence—920 citations and counting—that supports a real food diet to optimize maternal and fetal health. Lily is also creator of the popular blog, www.PilatesNutritionist.com, which explores a variety of topics related to real food, mindful eating, and pregnancy nutrition.

In this episode, Laura and Jess dive into the ins and outs of how they make life work as modern working mamas. This episode brings different perspectives because Jess works outside of the home, and Laura works from home. Tune in to hear what works and what doesn't and a little about how we're learning as we go!

In this episode, Jess sits down with Alaena Haber of Grazed and Enthused to talk about EVERYTHING. We deep dive into what living with an Autoimmune condition is like, how it can be affected during pregnancy and postpartum, and strategies on how to manage acute flares during these times. We also get real about infertility struggles, baby led weaning, self love and self-care, as well as navigating being an intuitive person. This episode is filled with so much knowledge, so many golden nuggets of insight, and you won't want to miss hearing this RAD human talk life!

In this episode, Laura sits down for the first solo episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast to talk all about her current adventures in Evie's first foods. Using primarily baby led weaning (though not an expert on it), Laura is following her gut and Evie's lead when it comes to introducing foods for the first time and getting in those important nutrients. After lots of questions, she decided to sit down with a glass of wine one solo parenting weekend and share what's worked so far. Stay tuned for a followup as Evie grows!

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode talks about miscarriage and loss.
In this episode, Jess and Laura sit down with Kiersten Peterson of Vibrant Life Army Wife, as she shares her story of her two miscarriages. Kiersten is opening up and starting a dialogue about a topic that has for so long been considered taboo, and in doing so she is supporting so many women along the way. We are so grateful to have her join us for this very emotional and meaningful episode. Please note that the episode does focus on miscarriage, so if you are not in a place to listen to this topic, save this one for a later date.

In this episode, Jess chats with Michelle Carlson from Peace and Parenting all about trading in bribes, threats, and consequences and focusing on connection versus control in the parent-child relationship. If you've ever found yourself in the middle of power struggles with your child, wondering if there's a better way, than this episode about peaceful, positive, and respectful parenting is one you won't want to miss!

In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast Jess sits down with her husband of 6 years, and baby daddy, Tim. Hopped up on all the coffee, they tackle your listener questions! Tune in as we discuss things like why it's hard for men to communicate, how Tim supported Jess through PPD/PPA, and the our giant reveal at the end of our version of what makes our marriage fulfilling. If you like this one, make sure to let us know. We can't wait to offer more insight from Dads and partners who are ROCKING it!

Warning: This episode contains adult language.
In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast Laura sits down with her wonderful husband and daddy to Evie Wilder. Her love and partner in all things comes on the Modern Mamas Podcast for our first ever dad episode! Rusty and Laura spent a Friday night date night at home with a sleeping babe, sipping some wine and answering YOUR questions. Mamas, don't forget to share this one with the dads in your life too. If you like this one, make sure to let us know. We've got more dad episodes lined up for your listening pleasure!

In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we are talking to Mallika Bush all about birth trauma and postpartum depression. While this is a bit of a heavier topic, it's one that is so important and so often overlooked. This episode is not to be missed!

In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we share our thoughts on New Years traditions, resolutions, and how we plan to tackle 2018 with a growth mindset! We are SO thankful for an amazing first year of the Modern Mamas Podcast!

In this episode we talk all about our favorite holiday traditions, as well as answer listener questions about tackling those tricky situations you can encounter around the holidays! Listen in for a fun, relaxed episode!

In this episode we speak with Eliza Parker of Conscious Baby all about how to practice "Crying in Arms", and Aware Parenting as it pertains to sleep. A must listen if you have questions on the real, actionable practice of Aware Parenting!

In this episode we talk with Eliza Parker of Conscious Baby all about Aware Parenting..what it means, how to practice it, and why it's important. This is part one in a series of talks we'll be doing with this amazing guest, don't miss it!

In this episode we get to chat with Joy and Claire from the hit podcast Girls Gone WOD. We're talking all about building a community, postpartum anxiety/depression, the pressure to have children when that might not be your path, and so much more!

In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we are talking to Megan Garcia, author of First Foods and Beyond, all about baby's first foods, supplementation, mindset, and life as a real food mama of two.

In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we are talking to Melissa Hemphill, Certified Eating Psychology Coach and BIRTHFIT Colorado Regional Director, all about mindset and eating psychology through each phase of the motherhood transition.

In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we are talking to Noelle Tarr, of Coconut and Kettlebells and The Paleo Women Podcast, all about life, motherhood, and her kick ass Strong From Home program.

In this episode we're talking all about babies and sleep. If you've ever struggled with infant sleep, we discuss all sorts of ways to support healthy sleep without crying it out! Give it a listen my friends!

In this episode we talk to Dr. Lindsey Mathews, BIRTHFIT founder, all about chiropractic care, nutrition, movement, and mindset - the four pillars of this ROCKSTAR movement to empower women through the motherhood transition.

On this episode, Jess shares all about her two unmedicated vaginal births, the similarities, the differences, and all the feelings in between. For perspective on how things can be radically different for every pregnancy, labor, and delivery, be sure to have a listen!

In this episode of the podcast we have one of our favorite people on, Liz Wolfe, to answer all your listener questions on skin issues, her favorite kiddo products, parenting, and discipline! You definitely won't want to miss this one, it was eye opening!

In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we have one of our favorite people, Liz Wolfe, back on to address your listener questions! We talk all about Nutrition, Supplements, and Breastfeeding--you won't want to miss it!

In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we talk all about postpartum mindset. Part two is focused more on personal experiences and reader questions on topics like body image, fitness, identity, and relationships with your partner.

In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast, Megan Blacksmith, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, will be talking to us about hormonal and gut health, and how they can affect your pregnancy and post partum experiences.